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LeBron is the leader of the team and a playmaker. No way Durant starts over him.

I agree that Lebron would likely start over Durant or at least be placed at power forward, but Lebron is not the leader of that team. Lebron's massive distractions and issues caused Team USA to come ridiculously close to kicking him off the team in 2007.

It really depends on who would help the team out more in 2012. You have to assume they'd just move Lebron up a spot, or move Durant down a spot. But if they had to choose, i'd say they go with the player with the jump shot. You do need a solid jumper under international rules..

Either way though, Lebron would probably get the nod due to his longevity in international play and "expertise".

Lebron is better so he should start. But even if he wasn't better, Lebron has to start. He would throw a hissy fit and quit if he didn't. He's too talented to let him walk off the roster, so you have to start Lebron. If you can put Durant or Lebron at PF, that's the best situation.